Whippet Club Of Scotland

Thank you to the Whippet Club of Scotland for inviting me to judge at their Open Show; I had a super entry of 62 Whippets. It was a real privilege to judge so many wonderful hounds – what a fantastic way to spend a Sunday afternoon! There was a lovely atmosphere around the ring, with so much camaraderie, which made my appointment even more special. I was impressed with the quality of the puppy classes; I will watch them all with interest. Thank you to my very capable steward, Donna, who kept the ring in order. I was most delighted with all my winners. One thing I noticed; a few exhibits had nails that would benefit from being trimmed, such an easy(ish) job we can do for our hounds. MINOR PUPPY DOG 2 1st Tyson, Mr C, Mrs L, & Miss A Starceylon Dancing Master Eye catching 8-month-old black with white boy. Very collected for his age and nicely made all through. Masculine head with expressive oval eyes and correctly rosed ears. Long, elegant reach of neck fits smoothly into a good shoulder placement, with correct return of upper arm. Good depth of chest and infill, with curvy underline and gentle arch over the loin. Balanced rear angulation with hocks well let down. Presented in gleaming coat. Composed on the move, a promising puppy. Pleased to award him BPD & BPIS 2nd Burton, Mr K Ballenbreich Harris 6 months-old Brindle boy, very much a baby as you would expect. Typical head with kind expression and good length of muzzle. Reachy neck flows into a decent front assembly, with straight forelegs and neat, well-padded feet. Fair depth of chest with back well ribbed, just a tad long in the loin. Moved steadily around the ring, nicely handled. PUPPY DOG 2 1st McKenzie, Mrs J, Miss H & Miss D Courtborne Natal at Aberlark (Imp Nor) 11-month-old fawn brindle boy. Balanced in outline and nicely grown. Well proportioned head with oval eyes and strength to under-jaw. Strong neck that fits into fair shoulder placement, good depth of brisket with broad back and gentle curving over the loin. Well-bodied and muscled for one so young, with strong hindquarters. Moved soundly around the ring. 2nd Burton, Mr K Ballenbreich Harris 2nd in MPD. JUNIOR DOG 3 (1) 1st Arnold, Miss A A Ubald Urbgenius Synergy (Imp Pol) 17-month-old blue fawn, presented a nice shape on the stack, though wouldn’t want him any taller. Typical head with good length to muzzle and correct scissor bite. Nicely angulated front assembly with a broad, well ribbed back and muscular loin. Good width to rear with strong, low set hocks. Shown in good coat and condition. Pleasing profile movement, considered him for top honours. 2nd Stuart, Mrs S Hologem Moonlove Red and white boy with black mask, just over 12 months. Would like to see him carrying a little more weight. Masculine head with strength to under-jaw, ears could be better rosed. Neck of good length with decent front assembly, sweeping underline and well-muscled loin. Fair width to rear with low set hocks. Beautifully handled by a young charge, a really impressive performance, well done! POST GRADUATE DOG 11 (1) 1st Mould, Mrs E A Warden William 2 years-old curvy blue brindle boy. Lovely balanced outline, nothing overdone. Long and lean masculine head, with graceful arch to neck, well-placed shoulders and decent return of upper arm. Good length to back with broad muscular loin. Powerful, well angulated rear with strong, parallel hocks which he used to drive around the ring. 2nd Leslie, Mrs P & Mr K Windwalker Eddie Brock Unexaggerated 2-year-old white and brindle boy with nicely angulated front and rear quarters. Attractive, masculine head, with expressive eyes and powerful jaws. Lovely length to neck, back well ribbed and correct rise over the loin. Good width to rear with well-muscled second thigh. Shown in good hard condition. LIMIT DOG 10 (1) 1 WD 1st Poole & Service, Mr G & Mr J Crosscop Twist and Shout Upstanding 3-year-old fawn boy with white trim. Smooth and flowing in outline, a series of curves. Masculine head with lovely eye shape and expression, good length to muzzle and correct dentition. Elegantly arched neck that flows smoothly into clean, well-placed shoulders. Broad, firmly muscled back with a graceful arch over a strong loin and powerful croup. Muscular rear quarters, with low set hocks and well-padded oval feet. Moved with a light and easy stride, holding his top line. RBD 2nd Mould, Mrs E A Crosscrop Waterloo Sunset 2 years and 2 months-old blue brindle with white trim, shown in super muscular condition. An elegant but masculine dog. Long, strong neck flows into a clean shoulder placement. Deep chest with a well filled in front, pleasing tuck up and broad firmly muscled back. Powerful rear quarters with strong parallel hocks enabled his sound movement around the ring. OPEN DOG 8 (3) 1st Hunter, Mr A, Mrs D & Miss G Collooney Was Meant To Be at Sulahmara JW Impressive 2-year-old white and brindle boy, balanced and in proportion without exaggeration. Classic masculine head of good planes with bright, expressive oval eyes and dark pigmentation. Lovely arch to a strong, well-muscled neck with well laid shoulders and correct return of upper arm. Deep brisket with a sweeping underline, back well ribbed and gentle arch over the loin. Excelled on the move with an effortless long and easy stride, using his powerful rear. Pleased to award him BD 2nd McKenzie, Mrs J, Miss H & Miss D Courtborne Timmy at Aberlark (Imp Nor) 6-year-old fawn brindle and white boy, typical in outline. Skull long and lean with length and strength to muzzle. Balanced angulation fore and aft, definite tuck up and strong muscular loin. Well-developed rear with lovely bend of stifle and neat feet. Moved true. VETERAN DOG 5 (1) 1st Brooks, Mrs S Rushden Hello Look At Me Handsome 7-year-old brindle boy, belying his years. Standing, he creates a wonderful outline. Masculine head with length and leanness of skull, slight stop and strong dentition. Long, muscular neck, with good depth of brisket and rib cage carried well back. Curvy top line and underline with strength and width to loin. Nicely angulated rear quarters with neat well-padded feet. Sound mover in all directions. BVD & BVIS 2nd Martin, Mrs E & Mr D Cornstalk Sat Nav at Lorabar 7-year-old fawn brindle boy, masculine in outline and well boned. Long, flat skull with good length to muzzle. Correct length of neck that flows into a decent front assembly, just a little loose in pasterns. Good depth of chest, definite tuck up and firm broad back. Well made rear quarters. Moved soundly on the out and back. MINOR PUPPY BITCH 4 (1) Two wonderful classes of promising puppies, all at different stages of development. 1st Tyson, Mr C, Mrs L & Miss A Starceylon Regina Di Quadri 8-month-old fawn brindle bitch. Such a feminine, balanced package. The prettiest head of correct proportions, with neatly rosed ears. Long muscular neck flows into well placed front assembly. Good depth of chest with a lovely sweeping underline. Beautifully angulated rear, with width to second thigh. Moved with a long and easy stride. A promising puppy. 2nd Turner, Mr C, Mrs L & Miss A Gilnockie Kinda Cool Very shapely 6-month-old fawn brindle, another very nicely constructed puppy. Feminine head with kind expressive eyes and fine, well held ears. Long elegant neck flows into smooth shoulders with elbows set well under. Straight forelegs with bladed bone and neat well-padded oval feet. Good depth of chest with correct underline, well bent stifles and low set hocks. Sound coming and going, should have a bright future. PUPPY BITCH 5 (1) 1st Finch, Mrs F M Starceylon Queen of Dorne and Zenobia 8-month-old stunning black bitch, shown in gleaming coat. Strong arched neck, good lay of shoulder and dept of chest. Sweeping underline with pleasing tuck up, balanced rear angulation with width to rear. Strong, parallel hocks which she used to drive around the ring. Beautifully handled, one to watch. 2nd McKenzie, Mrs J, Miss H & Miss D Courtborne Joy at Aberlark (Imp Nor) 11 months old brindle with white trim. Sweetest of expressions, with oval eyes and dark pigmentation. Good length and strength to neck, straight forelegs with good spring of pasterns. Broad, well ribbed back, muscular loin with correct slope to pelvis and tail set. Shown in lovely condition, moved steadily around the ring, just a little close in rear at present. JUNIOR BITCH 3 1st Finch, Mrs F M Zenobia Love Actually 11-month-old scopey fawn, very collected for her age and nicely made all through. Typical head, with good length to muzzle and correct scissor bite. Nicely angulated front assembly, curvy underline and broad well ribbed back. Good width to rear with strong parallel hocks, lovely profile movement, just a little close going away. 2nd Parkinson, Mrs C Holgem You Were Made For Me Pretty 12 ½ month-old red fawn brindle, well grown and in proportion. Lovely, well arched neck fits smoothly into clean shoulders, just needs to fill out a little in front. Sweeping underline with definite tuck up and well ribbed back. Nicely angulated rear with good bend of stifle and low set hocks. Sound mover in profile. POST GRADUATE BITCH 5 1st Parkinson, Mrs C Groomsville Hologem Heavens Dream 2 ½ years old blue brindle, with a lovely balanced breed typical outline and the most beautiful head and expression. Good length and strength to neck that flows smoothly into well-made front assembly with flat muscles and elbows set well under. Forelegs straight, with well-knuckled, oval feet. Strong rear quarters and low set hocks. Moved with a long and easy stride. 2nd Leslie, Mrs P & Mr K Windwalker In A Heart Beat 21-month-old fawn, balanced and in proportion, though would like to see her carrying a little more weight. Flat skull, with oval eyes and dark pigmentation. Long, elegant neck fits smoothly into a good front assembly, curvy tuck up with rib cage carried well back. Strong rear with well bent stifles, moved soundly around the ring. LIMIT BITCH 2 1st Service & Poole, Mr J S & Mr G Crosscrop Proud Mary Stunning 3-year-old red and white parti, standing naturally over a lot of ground. An elegant bitch, full of curves. Beautiful head and expression, with the neatest of ears. Long, gracefully arched neck, well filled fore-chest, and clean, well laid shoulders. Loved her spring of rib, with broad back and a strong muscular loin, sweeping underline and gentle rise over the loin. Powerful, well angulated rear quarters with low set hocks. Effortless movement, showing reach and drive. RBB & RBIS 2nd Leslie, Mrs P & Mr K Windwalker Afissa 3-year-old fawn, of good body and substance. Muscular neck flows into well angulated front assembly, correct bladed bone and well knuckled feet. Good depth of brisket, broad and well ribbed back with a well-muscled loin. Wonderful profile movement, holding her top line. Nicely handled. OPEN BITCH 3 1st Short, Mr D & Mrs Y L Collooney Tommy Girl 2-year-old quality dark brindle bitch, with lovely flowing lines. Beautifully balanced with grace and elegance of outline, she instantly caught my eye. The prettiest, feminine head of correct proportions, with oval eyes and lovely rosed ears. Strong, elegantly arched neck flows smoothly into a super front assembly, forelegs straight with just the right amount of spring to pasterns and neat, well-arched feet. Lovely sweeping underline, broad back with gentle arch over a strong, muscular loin. Powerful, well angulated rear with width to second thigh, well bent stifles and low set hocks. Faultless on the move, in all directions, covering the ground effortlessly. In harmony with her handler, a pleasure to watch. Pleased to award her BB & BIS 2nd Turner, Mr D & Mrs A Gilnockie Have Faith 5-year-old black bitch shown in excellent coat and condition. Typical head with flat skull, slight stop and strength to under-jaw. Gracefully arched neck flows seamlessly into a good front assembly, with deep chest and well sprung rib cage. Pleasing tuck up that flowed nicely into well-developed rear quarters with strong parallel hocks, which she used to her advantage on the move. VETERAN BITCH 4 (1) 1st McKenzie, Mrs J, Miss H & Miss D Aberlark Cookies N Cream 8-year-old quality fawn and white parti, defying her age. Lovely overall shape. Sweetest of expressions with oval eyes and good pigmentation. Correct front construction, chest deep with plenty of infill. Lovely curvy tuck up, back well ribbed and broad muscular loin. Her balanced rear angulation with broad thighs and strong, low set hocks provided movement that was sound fore and aft. BVB & RBVIS 2nd Leslie, Mrs P & Mr K Windwalker Winifred Pretty 7-year-old fawn, shown in great condition. Lovely head of equal planes and strength to under jaw. Well laid shoulders with flat muscle, straight forelegs and slightly sloping pasterns. Deep chest with good length of rib, sweeping underline and nice arch over the loin. Fair width to thighs, with well bent stifles. Pleasing profile movement. Elaine Bogart (INCITATUS)